Technician

Patient Care and Dialysis Procedure

- Prepare patients for haemodialysis as per the prescribed treatment plan.

- Verify patient identity and dialysis prescription before initiating treatment.

- Check and record patients' pre-dialysis weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature and other relevant parameters.

- Prepare and operate dialysis machines according to established protocols.

- Assist in initiating and terminating dialysis procedures under authorized supervision.

- Monitor dialysis parameters, including blood flow rate, dialysate flow, pressure, conductivity and temperature.

- Observe patients during dialysis for any complications and immediately report abnormalities to the concerned doctor or nurse.

- Assist in managing dialysis-related emergencies as per hospital protocols.

- Ensure proper care and handling of dialysis access, including AV fistula and dialysis catheters, within the scope of training and authorization.

B. Equipment and Machine Management

- Ensure proper functioning of dialysis machines before and after every procedure.

- Perform machine disinfection, cleaning and maintenance as per manufacturer guidelines and hospital protocols.

- Check availability and expiry dates of dialysers, blood tubing, needles, concentrates and other consumables.

- Maintain records of machine maintenance and report technical faults to the Biomedical Engineering Department.

- Ensure proper functioning of the Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment system.

- Monitor water quality parameters as per prescribed standards and report any deviations immediately.

C. Infection Prevention and Control

- Follow hand hygiene practices and standard precautions during all dialysis procedures.

- Maintain aseptic techniques while handling dialysis equipment and vascular access.

- Ensure appropriate disinfection of dialysis machines, chairs, beds and surrounding surfaces after each patient.

- Follow biomedical waste management guidelines and ensure proper segregation and disposal of waste.

- Adhere to hospital infection control policies, particularly for prevention of blood-borne infections.

- Ensure appropriate handling and segregation of equipment used for patients with infectious diseases.